Crime in Finedon: statistics, rates and trends
386 crimes were recorded in Finedon in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (141), anti-social behaviour (135) and other theft (28) made up 79% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 718th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Finedon | North Northamptonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 386 | 32,796 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.7 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,241 | 373,871 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Finedon peaked in the year to August 2020 (523 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (368). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 386 | 73.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 399 | 76.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 389 | 74.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 368 | 70.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 503 | 96.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 427 | 81.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 523 | 99.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 476 | 90.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 404 | 77.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
Compared with England and Wales, Finedon recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (68% above the national rate), and notably less public order (40% below) and violence and sexual offences (21% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 119 to 141.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 141 | 26.9 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 25.8 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Other theft | 28 | 5.3 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Public order | 21 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Finedon; the highest is Wellingborough (115.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Thrapston (45.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Finedon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irthlingborough | 703 | 73.7 | 0% |
| Burton Latimer | 482 | 55.9 | -24% |
| Higham Ferrers | 765 | 81.3 | +10% |
| Wellingborough | 6,521 | 115.8 | +57% |
| Rushden | 3,325 | 113.2 | +54% |
| Raunds | 719 | 69.2 | -6% |
| Kettering | 7,067 | 107.3 | +46% |
| Thrapston | 346 | 45.3 | -38% |
Finedon is the one area listed within Finedon, with 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finedon | Neighbourhood | 5,241 | 386 | 73.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Finedon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Milner Road” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Milner Road | 36 |
| On or near Rockleigh Close | 34 |
| On or near Wellingborough Road | 23 |
| On or near Ivy Lane | 19 |
| On or near Driver Way | 17 |
| On or near Summerlee Road | 17 |
| On or near William Street | 13 |
| On or near Ewenfield Road | 12 |
| On or near Cromer Road | 9 |
| On or near Irthlingborough Road | 9 |
Of the 251 crimes in Finedon with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 135 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 113 | 45.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 75 | 29.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Finedon has an estimated population of 5,241 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Finedon average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Finedon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Finedon a safe place to live?
Finedon recorded 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 718th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Finedon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 141 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (135).
Is crime in Finedon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Finedon was down 3% on the year before: 386 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 399 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Finedon?
About 5,241 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Finedon?
Finedon is policed by Northamptonshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.